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Chitralekha Zutshi
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From the biography: Sheikh Abdullah opposed the Dogra monarchy’s systems, till he grew autocratic
An excerpt from ‘Sheikh Abdullah: The Caged Lion of Kashmir,’ by Chitralekha Zutshi.
Chitralekha Zutshi
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Kashmiriyat: The death of an idea
Both the insurgency in the Valley and the rise of Hindutva signalled the failure of the Indian state to live up to the secular ideals on which it was founded.
Chitralekha Zutshi
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This book claims to expose the myths behind Kashmir’s history. It exposes its own biases instead
On Kashmir, Khalid Bashir Ahmad’s book reveals the deep divisions that plague the public sphere.
Chitralekha Zutshi
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Kotak firm’s Rs 60 crore donation to BJP coincided with crucial RBI decisions on Kotak Mahindra Bank
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Bharti group’s Rs 150 crore bond donation to BJP coincided with Modi government’s telecom U-turn
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‘The Goat Life’ review: A protracted saga of suffering and survival
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How the brain’s clock speeds up around middle age can determine future health and dementia
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When an emperor came calling on a newly independent India to learn from its early successes
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The new wave of anger in Kashmir is not just about poor governance but about preserving an identity
The BJP’s threats to rescind Article 370 and moves to resettle Kashmiri Pandits in the state have led to fears of demographic change amongst Kashmiri Muslims.
Chitralekha Zutshi
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Opinion: To solve Kashmir crisis, India first needs to treat Kashmiris as equal citizens
NIT and Handwara are the symptoms of a much deeper malaise that cannot be treated by the band-aid measures being proposed in the wake of these crises.
Chitralekha Zutshi
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Srinagar's shrines and Kashmiri politics have been intertwined for centuries
Shrines in the Valley are much more than just spiritual retreats.
Chitralekha Zutshi
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Watch: Footballers give their jackets to young player escorts amidst heavy rain in New York City
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Caught on camera: Supermarket floor collapses, shopper falls through it
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‘Look at my wonderful costume’: Actor Anne Hathaway reacts to scenes from some of her popular movies
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Watch: Chef makes life-sized pencil and sharpener entirely from chocolate
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Watch: Musicians from Kerala perform their version of the iconic 1985 song ‘We Are The World’